Holiday Wellness Worksheet: Your Plan for a Healthy Break!

The holidays are a time for fun, family, and good food! But they can also throw off our routines. This worksheet will help you think about your habits and make a plan to stay healthy and happy.

Part 1: Self-Assessment – How do you usually handle the holidays?

Reflect on past holiday breaks or what you anticipate this year. Be honest with yourself!

Balanced Eating

1. On a scale of 1-5 (1=very challenging, 5=very easy), how easy is it for you to eat balanced meals during the holidays?
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. What are some eating habits you might struggle with during the holidays (e.g., too many sweets, irregular meals, overeating)?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Consistent Sleep

1. On a scale of 1-5 (1=very challenging, 5=very easy), how easy is it for you to maintain a consistent sleep schedule during the holidays?
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. What usually disrupts your sleep during the holidays (e.g., late nights, screen time, travel)?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Mindful Movement

1. On a scale of 1-5 (1=very challenging, 5=very easy), how easy is it for you to stay physically active during the holidays?
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. What prevents you from moving your body enough during the holidays (e.g., bad weather, no motivation, busy schedule)?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Healthy Boundaries

1. On a scale of 1-5 (1=very challenging, 5=very easy), how easy is it for you to set healthy boundaries with family/friends during the holidays?
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. What challenges do you face when trying to set boundaries (e.g., guilt, peer pressure, not wanting to disappoint others)?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part 2: Personalized Planning – Your Holiday Healthy Habits Action Plan!

Based on your self-assessment, brainstorm and write down 2-3 actionable steps you can take in each area to maintain your well-being this holiday season.

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Holiday Health Challenge: Group Solutions!

Now that you've thought about your personal holiday wellness plan, let's team up! In your small groups, you will share some of your ideas and then work together to come up with creative solutions to common holiday health challenges.

Part 1: Share Your Strategies (5 minutes)

• Go around your group and share one personalized strategy you developed from your Holiday Wellness Worksheet for each of the four areas:
  • Balanced Eating
  • Consistent Sleep
  • Mindful Movement
  • Healthy Boundaries
• Listen to each other's ideas and notice any common themes or unique approaches.

Part 2: Brainstorming Solutions (10 minutes)

As a group, discuss the following common holiday scenarios. For each scenario, brainstorm at least two practical and creative solutions that align with healthy habits.

Scenario 1: The Cookie Catastrophe

• Challenge: Your aunt always bakes dozens of your favorite cookies, and it's hard to stop eating them! You end up feeling sluggish and regretful.
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Scenario 2: The Late-Night Marathon

• Challenge: You're visiting cousins, and everyone stays up super late watching movies and playing games. You feel exhausted the next day.
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Scenario 3: The Couch Potato Conundrum

• Challenge: The weather is cold, and all your friends are just playing video games indoors. You don't feel motivated to go outside or exercise.
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Scenario 4: The Overcommitted Calendar

• Challenge: Your family has planned activities for almost every day, and you feel overwhelmed and have no time for yourself.
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Part 3: Group Share-Out (As directed by teacher)

Be prepared to share one challenge and your group's best solution with the class!

Holiday Habits Discussion: Share & Learn!

This discussion is a chance to share what you've learned, hear from your classmates, and get even more ideas for a healthy and happy holiday break. Remember to listen respectfully and contribute thoughtfully!

Discussion Questions:

1. Opening Reflections:

   • What was one surprising insight you gained about your own healthy habits (or lack thereof) during the self-assessment on the Holiday Wellness Worksheet?
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2. Strategies That Stick:

   • What is one practical strategy for balanced eating, consistent sleep, mindful movement, or healthy boundaries that you are most confident you can implement this holiday season? Why that one?
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3. Overcoming Obstacles:

   • From the Holiday Health Challenge Activity, what was the most creative or effective solution your group (or another group) came up with for a holiday health challenge?
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4. Family & Friends Factor:

   • Setting healthy boundaries can be tough, especially with family. What's one gentle way you could communicate your needs or say